Senior Legal Advisor

Gruppo SKF; Sopot; On-site; PLN 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company located in Sopot is seeking a Senior Legal Advisor to provide legal support in corporate, trade law, and tax insurance law. The ideal candidate has a university degree in law, at least 5 years of experience in a similar role, and is fluent in Bulgarian and English. The role involves drafting agreements, ensuring compliance with legislation, and conducting internal training. Competitive compensation and additional health insurance are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Career development opportunities

Additional health insurance

Bonus schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role in an industrial or corporate environment.
• Fluency in Bulgarian and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on corporate, trade law and tax insurance law.
• Draft, review, and manage agreements with suppliers, partners, and employees.
• Ensure compliance with Bulgarian legislation and internal standards.
• Conduct training on legal topics.

Skills

Corporate law

Trade law

Tax insurance law

Negotiation techniques

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Law

Job description

Senior Legal Advisor

Requisition ID: 23199

Job Category: Legal & Compliance

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Sopot, Bulgaria

Are you experienced in corporate/trade law and tax insurance law? Do you enjoy working in a rapidly evolving production environment? Are you committed to ensuring legal compliance and supporting operational teams?

So you could be our new...

Senior Legal Advisor

In your role of Senior Legal Advisor, you will be part of a collaborative environment, working closely with country and factories management at SKF sites (Sopot, Karnare, Kalofer) and external partners to ensure legal integrity in all aspects of our operations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal support on corporate, trade law and tax insurance law
• Draft, review, and manage agreements with suppliers, partners, and employees
• Conduct meetings with the management board and supervisory board
• Ensure compliance with Bulgarian legislation and internal standards
• Liaise with external legal advisors when needed
• Conduct internal training on legal topics and participate in audits and investigations
• Contribute to continuous improvement of legal processes collaborating with Group Legal

Requirements

• University degree in Law
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role in an industrial or corporate environment
• Solid knowledge corporate, trade law and tax insurance law
• Regular traveling to our factories in Sopot, Karnare and Kalofer
• Proficient in both communication and negotiation techniques
• Fluency in Bulgarian and English, both written and spoken

SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF

You will enjoy working here if you

• Demonstrate initiative and a focus on finding solutions
• Have keen attention to detail and have a structured mindset
• Enjoy working in a team and supporting others
• Are comfortable handling sensitive and confidential matters

Our offer

• Opportunity to work in a global company with strong values and a supportive culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Career development opportunities and internal mobility
• Additional health insurance, and bonus schemes

Some additional information

This position is based in Sopot, Bulgaria. Local contract.

You will report to Quality, Legal and Compliance Director, that is based in Gothenburg (Sweden).

For questions about the recruitment process, you can contact Simona Collino, Recruitment Expert Europe & Africa, at [e-mail]. Please note that we can’t accept applications via email.

SKF is committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the recruiter.

Is this you?

If the answer is yes, submit your application no later than October 12, 2025.

Candidates will hear from us shortly after the final application date.

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About SKF

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF’s solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com.